Description

There is a palpable obsession with the arts in Rio de Janeiro - as music, dance, and theatre are central to what it means to be Brazilian. However, the arts are far more than just entertainment; it can be a powerful force for community building, nurturing human creativity, and social empowerment.

Volunteers in this program can work in a number of arts programs around Rio de Janeiro dedicated to providing access to the arts for diverse populations so that all Cariocas (locals from Rio) may be empowered by the positive impact of the arts. There is certainly plenty to offer on an arts project which uses an invigorating mix of music, dance, and theatre to support the city's most at-risk youth. Working with children from a number of favelas (urban slums) your efforts will play a valuable part in helping a project desperately short of resources, while allowing you to absorb the artistic vibes of Rio.

As a volunteer on the Arts program, one of your main roles will be to help educate and support the children of Rio by offering a cultural and artistic education that reinforces positive interests, in an effort to provide an escape from the omnipresent drug trade and under-employment. The vast majority of our programs in the arts require no prerequisite skills, however, if you have a special artistic ability that you would like to share, please let us know.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 1,350

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction

Program Fees Include:

The breakdown of our placement fee is (in Brazilian Reais):

- RD 800 for 4 weeks of accommodation in a very nice guest house
- RD 800 is our one-time placement fee that we share it (50%-50%) with the organization where the volunteer is placed
- RD 500 is for 20 hours of Portuguese course (2 hours per day during the first 2 weeks)
- Additional weeks cost RD 180 (to cover accommodation)

Please note that all projects are closed during the Carnival week (February 17th to 24th). Any volunteer that arrived prior to Carnival and is staying in the guest house throughout this period will be required to pay a premium of RD 600 regardless of their arrival date.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Arts
• Drama
• Music
• Teaching

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

30 days

Iko Poran Association's Mission Statement

To implement volunteer programs and projects that make a positive impact on the projects in which they take place, promoting a wide experience exchange between cultures and strengthening a constant and growing number of NGOs in Brazil.

Year Founded

2002